Bacteria can “sense” pregnancy

Scientists at Israel’s Bar-Ilan University have proved that the bacteria Bifidobacterium in a woman’s intestine can “sense” her pregnancy. It then grows quickly, to assist babies in breaking down the sugar in mother’s milk. The bacteria’s growth is triggered by the hormone progesterone.http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/261977

An orthodox Jewish teacher in an Israeli-Arab city

Ital Levy is the sole Jewish educator in the Israeli-Arab city of Umm al-Fahm. For the last three years, she has been teaching Hebrew at three different schools in the city. She is determined to build bridges and has won over her students and their parents.https://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-5485574,00.html

Israeli conservation of endangered species

22nd April 2019 was Earth Day. This video illustrates Israel’s work to increase the numbers of some of the world’s most endangered species. They include the griffin vulture and the Persian (Iranian) fallow deer. The deer have grown into two of the very few herds left in the wild.

Cisco partners Carbyne

I reported previously (see here) on Israel’s Carbyne and its emergency services apps. Now, Cisco Systems is partnering with Carbyne to deliver cloud-based technology for emergency dispatch centers. Carbyne’s technology will be offered as an integrated part of Cisco’s IoT data platform.https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3760213,00.html

Samanage exits for $350 million

Israeli IT cloud services and software company Samanage has been acquired by US IT management company SolarWinds Worldwide – service providers to more than 300,000 companies and organization. It is SolarWinds first Israeli acquisition. Samanage’s 2,000 customers include IKEA and 3M.https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3760309,00.html

Share a Tel Aviv van ride in a Bubble

Via, in partnership with Israeli public transportation company Dan, has launched “Bubble”, its new on-demand 10-seater shuttle van service in Tel Aviv. Passengers order rides through a designated app that automatically devises a route to best suit the needs of all passengers.https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3760520,00.html

Australia opens trade office in Jerusalem

Following Australia’s recognition of West Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, Australia has opened a Trade and Defense office in downtown Jerusalem. It will strengthen Australia’s business ties with Israel in defense, education, high-tech and other areas.http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/261769